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Tuesday, 23 January 2018
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Rates rebel Penny Bright vows to fight Auckland Council
23 Jan 2018Penny Bright, a self-described whistleblower, owes more than $30,000 in rates but is refusing to pay up because she says Auckland Council lacks transparency. Video, Audio
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Health Minister: ‘We’re not going to sit on our laurels’
David Clark tells John Campbell the government is desperate for changes in the mental health sector, and understands the urgency involved. Audio
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Mental health sector desperate for more resources, funding
23 Jan 2018Alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre Moana House has had to issue a 'stop referrals' notice because it has a waiting list of 148 people. Programme director Claire Aitken talks to producer Bridget… Read more Audio
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Freedom camping bylaw's backfired - New Plymouth residents
23 Jan 2018The Waiwhakaiho rivermouth has been overrun since a new, and more relaxed freedom camping bylaw was introduced late last year, putting a popular reserve and surf spot under pressure. Video, Audio
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Drains investigated after flooding in Albany
23 Jan 2018Some residents on Auckland's North Shore were left with pools for cul-de-sacs after 52mm of rain was dumped in just one hour this morning. Read more Audio
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Former Shortland Street star sexually groomed young actors
23 Jan 2018The former Shortland Street star Rene Naufahu used his position of power to sexually groom young actors who he then abused during one-on-one classes. Audio
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Ratana marks beginning of political year
23 Jan 2018Politicians will arrive at Ratana Pa near Whanganui tomorrow to celebrate the birthday of T W Ratana, the faith leader and prophet. Mihingarangi Forbes talks to John Campbell from Ratana. Audio
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NZ space industry reaching for the stars
23 Jan 2018Increasing the number of launches and decreasing the satellite size will dramatically reduce the cost of putting a satellite into space - Rocket Lab says it could cost fewer than $10 million each. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint weather forecast for 23 January 2018
23 Jan 2018Metservice Meterologist John Law has New Zealand's long and short range weather forecasts Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday January 23
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Chch acts to safeguard water from contamination
23 Jan 2018Christchurch City Council will consider temporarily chlorinating its water supply after engineering assessments of the city's wells revealed some of them may be susceptible to contamination. Audio
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Waikato DHB spent $106,000 to hire Nigel Murray
23 Jan 2018Waikato DHB paid $106,000 to a recruitment agency to hire disgraced former CEO Nigel Murray, despite multiple warnings about him. Read more Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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